Indigofera
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If you’re going to wash it yourself, this is the safest way I’ve found for wool (especially indigo-dyed)
way better off just getting the dry cleaning if it’s convenient
Below is something I looked up a while back when I first bought one of the Indigofera blankets
Water
• Cold water only — never warm or hotDetergent
• Wool-specific detergent only
(Eucalan, Soak, Woolite Delicates — not regular Woolite)Washing method
1. Fill a tub with cold water and add detergent
2. Gently submerge the blanket
3. Let it soak for about 10 minutes
4. Very light swishing only — no agitation
5. Drain, then refill with cold water to rinse
6. Press water out gently — never wringExpect some indigo bleed on the first wash.
Drying (this is where most people ruin wool)
• Lay flat on thick towels
• Roll towel + blanket to absorb excess water
• Lay flat again to dry
• No hanging
• No dryer
• Keep it away from heat and direct sunlightSlow, gentle, and boring is the goal here. Anything involving heat or agitation is how wool gets permanently damaged.
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@northsouthdenimguy much appreciated!
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So I'm thinking of getting a Gunpowder Hakw, as I want a pair of jeans with a slight bootcut. Would highly appreciate if anyone could share experiences regarding shrinkage and general sizing for Indigofera and the Gunpowder denim. As the rise seems rather high I feel like I could go with a 32 inseam, but wouldn't want to risk a too shirt inseam after washing, especially with a bootcut.
On a sidenote: would have loved to get the IH bootcut or boss cut but these seem to be extinct? (I don't follow much anymore and my "style" is obviously always out of fashion)
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@Max-Power Correct…not so much extinct but very much not a priority. As the old adage goes, never say never…but.
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@Max-Power exactly
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So, thanks to a fast delivery by Pancho and Lefty here's me in a Hawk, 35/32. I really dig the cut and fit. Tried a few different tops too...it's been years since I actually took photos of jeans and I might be a bit rusty haha.
The length is OK, I wouldn't want it longer, yet there shouldn't be too much shrinkage...
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So, I really love the fot of the Hawk and was tempted to go a little further into the bootcut territory and got me the Wyatt. The rise is crazy long (comfy but very unusual to me) and the leg opening is wider. Still, I think it could grow on me...
For comparison: the Hawk after some breaking in.
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@Max-Power those should settle in nicely. I like that look in you albeit different from your normal cuts.
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@jordanscollected said in Indigofera:
@Max-Power those should settle in nicely. I like that look in you albeit different from your normal cuts.
Thanks a lot
